Glenella-Richmond Road and Holts Road improvements

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Council will be progressing some interim measures at the Holts Road/Glenella-Richmond Road intersection to address immediate safety concerns.

Council’s long-term intention is for the intersection to be upgraded to a roundabout.

Works planned for early August will involve a speed limit reduction to 60kmh on all approaches, additional safety signage, vegetation clearing to improve visibility and line marking.

A guardrail will also be installed along a bend on Glenella-Richmond Road, between Larkins Road and Davey Street.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the intersection was a high priority for council and a community petition had received more than 6000 signatures calling for a roundabout and improved safety at the site.

“This intersection has a known crash history, including the fatal crash in March this year, and council has been advocating for funding for some time to deliver a roundabout at this location,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Traffic volumes at this location have increased as our region grows, and as traffic patterns shift due to congestion on major routes like Mackay-Bucasia Road and the Mackay Ring Road,” he said.

Mayor Williamson said previous funding applications had been unsuccessful largely due to a mismatch between available funding and the project’s overall cost, which was more than $8 million.

“We are still awaiting assessment and outcomes from several funding applications; however, council acknowledges that action is needed now to reduce risks at this location.

“We have worked with the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to implement a change of speed limit at the site and our teams will be installing new signage over the next few weeks to make that official.

“We have also progressed the design of the roundabout and begun discussions with neighbouring landowners around land acquisitions to ensure the roundabout project is shovel ready.”

Works on the guardrail on the bend up from the intersection will began on July 13. Works include construction of a sidetrack, pavement replacement, installation of steel beam guardrails, regulatory and hazard signage and associated landscaping.

Glenella-Richmond Road guardrail project

Contractor Pentacon Pty Ltd will be undertaking works on council’s behalf at Glenella–Richmond Road, Glenella.

The works will involve the construction of a sidetrack, pavement replacement, installation of steel beam guardrails, placement of regulatory and hazard signage, and associated landscaping along Glenella–Richmond Road. Please refer to the works area map below.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday, July 6, weather permitting, and are expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. Work hours will be undertaken Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm, with Saturday work where required.

During the works, traffic control will be in place, including single lane access with alternating traffic flow where required. Outside of work hours, two-lane traffic will be maintained with reduced speed limits in place.

There may be some noise and dust associated with these works due to the operation of construction plant and equipment.

Council appreciates your patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.

Should you have any questions, please contact Pentacon Pty Ltd Project Manager Niall Tierney on 0458 422 228 or email 2608@pentacon.com.au. Alternatively, you can contact council’s Community Engagement team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au




Council will be progressing some interim measures at the Holts Road/Glenella-Richmond Road intersection to address immediate safety concerns.

Council’s long-term intention is for the intersection to be upgraded to a roundabout.

Works planned for early August will involve a speed limit reduction to 60kmh on all approaches, additional safety signage, vegetation clearing to improve visibility and line marking.

A guardrail will also be installed along a bend on Glenella-Richmond Road, between Larkins Road and Davey Street.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the intersection was a high priority for council and a community petition had received more than 6000 signatures calling for a roundabout and improved safety at the site.

“This intersection has a known crash history, including the fatal crash in March this year, and council has been advocating for funding for some time to deliver a roundabout at this location,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Traffic volumes at this location have increased as our region grows, and as traffic patterns shift due to congestion on major routes like Mackay-Bucasia Road and the Mackay Ring Road,” he said.

Mayor Williamson said previous funding applications had been unsuccessful largely due to a mismatch between available funding and the project’s overall cost, which was more than $8 million.

“We are still awaiting assessment and outcomes from several funding applications; however, council acknowledges that action is needed now to reduce risks at this location.

“We have worked with the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to implement a change of speed limit at the site and our teams will be installing new signage over the next few weeks to make that official.

“We have also progressed the design of the roundabout and begun discussions with neighbouring landowners around land acquisitions to ensure the roundabout project is shovel ready.”

Works on the guardrail on the bend up from the intersection will began on July 13. Works include construction of a sidetrack, pavement replacement, installation of steel beam guardrails, regulatory and hazard signage and associated landscaping.

Glenella-Richmond Road guardrail project

Contractor Pentacon Pty Ltd will be undertaking works on council’s behalf at Glenella–Richmond Road, Glenella.

The works will involve the construction of a sidetrack, pavement replacement, installation of steel beam guardrails, placement of regulatory and hazard signage, and associated landscaping along Glenella–Richmond Road. Please refer to the works area map below.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday, July 6, weather permitting, and are expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. Work hours will be undertaken Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm, with Saturday work where required.

During the works, traffic control will be in place, including single lane access with alternating traffic flow where required. Outside of work hours, two-lane traffic will be maintained with reduced speed limits in place.

There may be some noise and dust associated with these works due to the operation of construction plant and equipment.

Council appreciates your patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.

Should you have any questions, please contact Pentacon Pty Ltd Project Manager Niall Tierney on 0458 422 228 or email 2608@pentacon.com.au. Alternatively, you can contact council’s Community Engagement team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au




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